flaky

Example Sentences

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“Nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, the cinnamon-spiced, diced apple filling is topped with a brown sugar crumble and baked to a golden brown,” TJ’s describes.

From Salon

We made great friends with our new neighbors, one of whom is an actor and not in the least bit flaky.

From Los Angeles Times

Biscuit dough felt too stodgy; puff pastry and its flakier cousins had the right spirit, but they collapsed under pressure.

From Salon

Chelsea need the result more, and they also have a much better record in this fixture, but their home defeat against Sunderland was another example of how flaky they are at the moment.

From BBC

The crust is flaky and buttery, golden at the edges, and tender enough to yield with a satisfying snap when you bite in.

From Salon